Daniel Staeven

Daniel Staeven is a Partner at Frost Law with a practice focused on bankruptcy law, tax law, and litigation. His work centers on helping individuals and businesses manage financial distress through structured legal solutions. Known for clear strategy and careful preparation, Daniel guides clients through workouts, negotiations, restructuring, and bankruptcy proceedings with a results-driven approach. His experience spans consumer and business matters, including complex insolvency cases involving tax and real estate issues.

Daniel earned his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2004. During law school, he served as an Associate Articles Editor for the Business Law Journal from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a B.S.,magna cum laude, in Business Management from The Johns Hopkins University, completed in 2001. This academic foundation supports his ability to analyze financial records, loan documents, and tax obligations in detail.

Daniel has a glorious legal career that includes extensive experience working with distressed individuals and entities. His bankruptcy practice addresses consumer and business filings, with a strong focus on resolving tax debt through tailored legal strategies. He regularly represents buyers and financial institutions in real estate transactions, particularly properties facing financial difficulty. His familiarity with loan documentation allows him to advise all parties involved in complex transactions.

Daniel Staeven has been active in developing small-business bankruptcy under Chapter 11, Subchapter V. He has filed and confirmed numerous cases in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, including several consensual plans. His practice is strengthened by admissions to multiple federal courts and bars, allowing him to deliver consistent legal support across jurisdictions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Frost Law
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Bankruptcy Bar Association- Maryland- Greenbelt Chapter
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Maryland
• Virginia

Education

• University of Maryland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The Johns Hopkins University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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